[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
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Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Letters written to and from Judge Joseph A. Carroll between 1856 through 1869. A founding Father of Denton, Carroll played a major role in the early development of North Texas and was a significant player before, during, and after the Civil War.
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Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859], PCJM_0066, ark:/67531/metapth355354
[Second Page of Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859], PCJM_0067, ark:/67531/metapth355447
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Joseph A. Carroll played a major role in the early development of North Texas as was a founding father of Denton. These more than 80 letters (approx. 129 pages) were written to and from Carroll during the 19th century.
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
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[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859], PCJM_0066, ark:/67531/metapth355354
Second page of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Relationship to this item: (Is Transcription of)
[Second Page of Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859], PCJM_0067, ark:/67531/metapth355447